Search Results: Authors starting with C from Brought to Book Ltd

UK: Ward, Lock & Co Ltd, 1932. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Fine. The Red Castle by H.C. Bailey First Edition Ward, Lock & Co Ltd 1932. A near fine copy that has no previous owner's inscriptions or markings. No foxing to contents or edges and unblemished throughout. Covers are bright and without toning, bumping or rubbing. In original fine dust jacket with some imperceptible tissue strengthening and touching in to spine tips. No fading to spine and correctly priced at 7/6. "The Red Castle" by H.C. Bailey is a gripping mystery novel featuring the brilliant detective, Reggie Fortune. Set against the backdrop of a remote English castle, the story unfolds as a wealthy industrialist is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Reggie Fortune is called in to unravel the complex web of secrets and motives surrounding the murder. As he delves deeper into the lives of the castle's inhabitants, he uncovers hidden relationships, long-buried grudges, and a series of… Read More

UK: Alfred Knopf, 1932. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Damning Trifles by Maurice C Johnson First Edition Alfred Knopf 1932. No inscriptions. A fine copy in a VG Grosset & Dunlap dust jacket (variant colour).

UK: John Murray, 1941. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good+. Odd - But Even So by P.C. Wren Dust Jacket Only First Edition John Murray 1941. A VG+ example with no chips, tears or loss. Spine unfaded and original printed price of 7/6 on front flap.

UK: John Murray, 1941. First Cheap Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. The Disappearance Of General Jason by P.C. Wren First Cheap Edition John Murray 1941. Neat contemporary date inscription to ffep. Unblemished throughout. Covers are near fine. In original VG+ pictorial dust jacket.

UK: John Murray, 1939. First Cheap Edition . Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Dew and Mildew by P.C. Wren First Cheap Edition John Murray 1939. A VG+ copy with no signs of previous ownership. Some light sporadic foxing to edges. Covers bright and unblemished. In original VG dust jacket priced at 3/6. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd.

UK: Herbert Jenkins, 1960. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hear the Stripper Scream by Peter Cagney First Edition Herbert Jenkins 1960. Completely free of any inscriptions or signs of ownership. Publisher's review slip loosely inserted. A fine copy in a fine unclipped dust jacket. From the Anthony Lejeune collection.

UK: Arco, 1955. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. Diamonds Worth a Death or Two by Peter Campion First Edition Arco 1955. Lightly foxed ep's. Contents unblemished throughout. Covers are fine. Gilt lettering bright, no bumping or rubbing to corners or edges. In a VG+ dust jacket. Not price clipped.

UK: Victor Gollancz, 1958. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good+. And Be A Villain by Joanna Cannan Dust Jacket Only First Edition Victor Gollancz 1958. Not price clipped. VG+.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1949. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. The Golden Salamander by Victor Canning First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1949. No inscriptions, unmarked throughout, covers fine in a VG+ dust jacket.

UK: Collins , 1920. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. Very Good. The Skeleton Key by Bernard Capes First Edition Collins 1920. 9d paperback. Faint stamp to half title page. Contents unblemished throughout. A near VG copy of a seldom seen title. "The Skeleton Key" is a collection of mystery and horror short stories written by British author Bernard Capes. These stories are known for their macabre and supernatural elements, making them an early contribution to the horror genre. The tales in "The Skeleton Key" often involve mysteries, ghostly apparitions, and elements of the occult. Capes was an accomplished writer of the supernatural and excelled at creating eerie and atmospheric narratives. While the stories in this collection are less known today than the works of some of his contemporaries, they offer a glimpse into late 19th-century horror fiction and the fascination with the eerie and uncanny during that period.

UK: Ward Lock & Co, 1955. 1st Edition 1st Printing. No Binding. Not Specified/Very Good. The Wonderbolt by Paul Capon Dust Jacket Only First Edition Ward Lock 1955. Not price clipped. VG.

UK: Michael Joseph, 1937. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. Bip Pares. A Bullet In the Ballet by Caryl Brahms & S.J. Simon First Edition Michael Joseph Ltd 1937. No previous owner's name inscriptions or markings. Contents and edges free of foxing or toning. A VG+ copy in original bright VG Bip Pares designed dust jacket. Not clipped and with publisher's printed price of 7/6 to spine. "A Bullet in the Ballet" by Caryl Brahms and S.J. Simon is an enthralling mystery novel that unravels within the glamorous world of the ballet. Set in post-war London, the story revolves around Nicholas Carey, an aspiring dancer who stumbles upon a shocking murder during a ballet performance. As the baffling case unfolds, Nicholas finds himself caught between the ruthless politics of the ballet world and the relentless pursuit of truth. With the help of a witty journalist, Nigel Hilliard, the duo embarks on a thrilling investigation to unmask the killer behind the deadly act.

USA: The Crime Club Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc, 1938. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Murder à la Stroganoff by Caryl Brahms & S.J. Simon First Edition The Crime Club Inc Doubleday, Doran & Co Inc 1938. New York. A VG copy that's free or marks or inscriptions. Contents unblemished throughout and covers showing only light signs of shelf wear. In a near VG dust jacket. Not price clipped. "Murder à la Stroganoff" by Caryl Brahms and S.J. Simon is a delightful and witty mystery novel that combines humor and suspense. Set in post-World War II London, the story follows the eccentric and lovable detective duo, Jepson and Dr. Horatio, as they investigate a series of baffling murders involving Russian émigrés. The plot is peppered with clever wordplay and satirical humor as the detectives navigate a cast of eccentric characters, including a spoiled Pekingese dog with a penchant for sapphires. The authors masterfully blend… Read More

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1953. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good+. The Long Good-Bye by Raymond Chandler First Edition 2nd Imp Hamish Hamilton December 1953. First published November 1953. A very fine copy. No inscriptions and clean throughout. Covers have no bumping and are completely unmarked. In original VG+ dust jacket that has the same issue points as the first impression. Not price clipped.

USA: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1950. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. The Simple Art of Murder by Raymond Chandler First Edition Houghton Mifflin Company 1950. A near fine copy. Free of inscriptions, contents clean and unblemished throughout. No foxing to edges and top edge tint still very much bold. Covers are unmarked and have no toning to spine. In original near fine dust jacket. Not price clipped and with no fading to red lettering on spine. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd.

UK: Hamish Hamilton, 1944. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The Lady In the Lake by Raymond Chandler First Edition Hamish Hamilton 1944. No previous owner's name inscriptions, contents and edges free of any foxing. Unblemished throughout. Covers are near VG and showing general signs of wear. In like second printing dust jacket. Not price clipped. "The Lady in the Lake" by Raymond Chandler follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he ventures into the seedy underworld of 1940s Los Angeles to unravel the mysterious disappearance of a wealthy businessman's wife. Marlowe encounters a web of lies, deceit, and dangerous alliances as he navigates through corrupt cops, femme fatales, and dangerous criminals. Amidst the murky waters of deception, he must untangle the truth to solve the case and find the elusive lady. Chandler's noir masterpiece captivates readers with its atmospheric prose, intricate plot twists, and an unforgettable protagonist, painting a… Read More

USA: Alfred A. Knopf, 1939. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good+/Very Good. The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler First Edition Alfred A. Knopf 1939. No inscriptions. Very small bookseller's label to ffep. Covers are VG+ in a near VG price clipped dust jacket.

UK: The Modern Library, 1936. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. Mutiny On the Bounty, Men Against the Sea, Pitcairn's Island, Hurricane by Charles Nordhoff & James Norman Hall. Reissues for The Modern Library published by Chapman & Hall 1936, 1937. Near fine copies. Unblemished throughout and covers unmarked. In near VG & VG original dust jackets. For further images please see Brought to Book Ltd.

The Crime Club, Doubleday, 1930. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine/As New. The Bandit by Leslie Charteris First Edition The Crime Club Doubleday Doran & Company Inc. 1930. A near fine book that is completely free of any foxing or blemishes. No inscriptions or signs of previous ownership, covers unmarked. In a remarkably well preserved mint dust jacket that has no creasing or toning. Appears as new. An excellent example.

UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1931. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. She Was A Lady by Leslie Charteris First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1931. Very small name inscription to ffep. No foxing or toning to contents or edges. Unblemished throughout. Covers are near fine, completely unmarked and without bumping or rubbing. No darkening or fading to spine. "She Was A Lady" is a novel written by Leslie Charteris, the creator of the popular character Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." In this novel, the charismatic and roguish Simon Templar finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and mystery. The story begins with a chance encounter that leads to Simon Templar's involvement in the affairs of a glamorous and enigmatic woman. The novel is a thrilling combination of crime and adventure, as Templar takes on criminals, navigates dangerous situations, and uses his wit and resourcefulness to solve complex mysteries. Leslie Charteris's writing is known for… Read More